Housekeeper

Department: University Life

Classification: Housekeeping & Apparel Worker 1

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Pay Band: 01

Salary: Salary range starting mid $30k; commensurate with education and experience

Restricted: Yes

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

Housing & Residence Life (HRL) is a self-supporting auxiliary organization within the University Life unit of George Mason University. HRL serves a highly diverse population of approximately 6,200 students, the majority of which are undergraduates living in traditional, suite, and apartment-style residence halls at three campuses within the vibrant Northern Virginia area. HRL employs over 170 full-time and graduate staff and over 350 undergraduate student staff. HRL is committed to provide a safe, well maintained student-centered environment that is innovative and inclusive of a global community. It is dedicated to creating a home that enriches the experiences of our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Position:

The Housekeeper, with supervision, performs general custodial services as directed within the campus housing system comprised of over 6,500 beds within over forty 40 residential facilities.

Responsibilities:

Custodial Services:

• Cleans, vacuums, and mops common areas, hallways, and stairwells in residential facilities;
• Cleans laundry rooms, including, but not limited to, mopping floors and wiping down machines in residential facilities;
• Cleans balconies and sidewalks in and around residence halls;
• Cleans bathrooms, removes trash daily, moves and spot cleans furniture, and shampoos carpets;
• Cleans student rooms (furniture, windows, ledges, doors, closets) during building transitions or student check-out;
• Daily pick-up of exterior community grounds;
• Cleans selected offices and classrooms to include desks, dusting, window ledges, window glass, furniture, doors, vacuuming, white boards, and emptying trash;
• Makes minor repairs to student room furniture;
• Installs window treatments, as directed, and replaces lights bulbs;
• Picks-up and disposes of trash from residential buildings to designated trash collection location;
• Loads and unloads furniture and other materials; transports to designated locations utilizing various equipment as needed; and
• During performance of duties, notes and reports items to supervisor requiring repair of any suspicious or unlawful items around the facility. 

Department Duties and Related Tasks:

• Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate supervisor;
• Communicates to Lead Housekeeper the need for additional cleaning supplies to maintain the appropriate level in respective housekeeping closets;
• Establishes and maintains a positive and operative working relationship with members of the department and the campus community; effectively performs in a service environment;
• Follows all State, University and departmental policies, procedures, and practices;
• Considered an essential employee for the Office of Housing and Residence Life in regard to severe weather;
• Required to work on a rotating basis to ensure evening and weekend coverage;
• Subject to recall after hours in the event of campus emergencies, disasters or other special needs as directed by management;
• Performs snow and ice removal as directed;
• Maintains acceptable attendance record, punctuality, and meeting deadlines;
• Promptly reports accidents on the job, preparing and submitting accident reports;
• When instructed, attends and participates effectively in training sessions and meetings; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Related work experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired;
• General knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures related to hazardous cleaning chemicals;
• Ability to read and follow cleaning instructions and schedules;
• Ability to practice effective oral communication skills with students, faculty, and staff;
• Ability to read, understand, and abide by all safety policies and procedures;
• Ability to work independently, without close supervision;
• Ability to remain calm during stress periods; and
• Due to the nature of the position and frequent verbal contact, candidates should command the English language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Prior university residential, hotel or multi-residential community housekeeping experience;
• Experience in use of mechanical cleaning equipment; and
• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish).

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Housekeeper at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume.

This position is not eligible for international visa sponsorship.

Posting Open Date:  February 26, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  March 12, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes